wicketkeeper

[ wik-it-kee-per ]
/ ˈwɪk ɪtˌki pər /

noun Cricket.

the player on the fielding side who stands immediately behind the wicket to stop balls that pass it.

Origin of wicketkeeper

First recorded in 1740–50; wicket + keeper

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British Dictionary definitions for wicketkeeper

wicketkeeper
/ (ˈwɪkɪtˌkiːpə) /

noun

cricket the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket